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About the Role
The Research Governance Officer manages and ensures the efficient and timely processing of applications from receipt through to final authorisation and maintains accurate records of each. The Research Governance Officer will attend meetings as required by the Research Governance Manager and the Head, Research Operations in order to follow through and take control of specialised aspects of the ever changing landscape in clinical research in order to implement change for regulatory requirements and new government guidelines. The role encompasses a very broad range of Research governance measures that will impact on the conduct of research and associated legislative requirements. A key aspect is to manage the influx of Clinical trial and clinical research applications approved by Human Research Ethics committees from all over Australia and ensure Monash Health policies, procedures and legislation is adhered to. Responsibilities lie in ensuring the risk profile for Monash Health is minimised in this specialised area. This involves the management of several sub areas integral to the safe conduct of research as outlined in the key result areas and responsibilities outlined below.
The incumbent must be well versed in the practical application of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, Good Clinical Practice Research Guidelines, Australian and Victorian Privacy Legislation, Therapeutic Goods Act and the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework.
Research Goverance Officer - 12-month Parental Leave Cover Opportunity
Are you currently working in a research support role either in a research office or perhaps supporting a research team as a clinical trials associate? Have you ever been curious about what it would be like to focus full time on research governance and really develop your research governance skills? Then this is the opportunity for you.
Join our great team who support Monash Health researchers with their applications for Site Specific Authorisation at Monash Health. Monash Health conducts over 1600 studies including over 600 drug and device studies. Our research spans health conditions that impact people at all stages of life.
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Debbie Dell - Head of Research Operations on (03) 9594 4611.
Position Description can be found here
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close January 29th, 2026.
Other facts
About Monash Health
Monash Health is Victoria, Australia’s largest and most comprehensive health service.
We deliver care for people over their entire lifespan, from pre-birth to end-of-life, providing consolidated, integrated, comprehensive, and often highly complex care.
With 25,500 employees, Monash Health provides care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria via telehealth, within local communities, and in people’s homes.
Our major hospitals include Monash Medical Centre, Monash Children’s Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Casey Hospital, and the newly opened Victorian Heart Hospital, which is Australia’s first dedicated cardiac hospital. Monash Health provides significant care at Moorabbin Hospital, the Kingston Centre, and the Cranbourne Integrated Community Care Centre, and in total, they operate more than 40 care locations.
Monash Health is uniquely positioned as a large-scale, publicly funded health service that improves the health outcomes of their community. Annually, we provide more than 3.6 million episodes of care and deliver more than 10,000 babies.
We’re committed to being a fair, equitable, and non-discriminatory workplace that maximises the talent, potential, and contribution of all employees. With such a wide range of locations and specialties, we’ll proudly help you grow your career in healthcare.
What you'll do
- The Research Governance Officer manages the processing of research applications and maintains accurate records. They also ensure compliance with Monash Health policies and regulatory requirements.
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